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Generated Oct 4, 2026
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STEPHENS PIPE & STEEL LLC
USDOT 280534 · EIN 26-2319757
2224 E HWY 619, RUSSELL SPRINGS, KY, 42642
(800) 451-2612 · TERRY STEPHENS
85
Low risk
Risk factors
8 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
210 / 123
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
365 / 2013
Crashes (24 mo)
8
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate24.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1308 pts
Unsafe Driving392 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance269 pts
Other72 pts
Driver Fitness44 pts
Not in SMS7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 20 | 400 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 120 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 120 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 98 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 77 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 56 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 49 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 48 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 48 | |
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 45 |
Most inspected states
KY40
NC36
TN34
MD29
SC21
TX18
MO16
PA13
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.85 | 0.82 | ≈45–52% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.38 | 0.37 | ≈63–70% (near 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.13 | 0.14 | ≈49–53% | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.83 | 3.72 | ≈58–62% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-23 · 7 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Following / lane / reckless 47% · False log / RODS 30% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 13%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 60% · Following / lane / reckless 19% · Seat belt 14%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (6 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 34% (23 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 30% (16 OOS) · Brakes 15% (4 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 35 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 48 inspections, 34 violations, 5 OOS, 30 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance15 viol · 5 OOS · 44%
393.9A-LTSI ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.19
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 41 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.873).
2. Other8 viol · 24%
392.2-SLLS1 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
3. Unsafe Driving7 viol · 21%
392.2-SLLS2 ×3, 392.2-SLLS3 ×2, 392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 72 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.638).
Repeat offenders: 395.3A1-HOSPD ×3, 392.2-SLLS2 ×3, 392.2-SLLS3 ×2, 393.9A-LTSI ×2, 392.2-SLLS1 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2
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Crash record — 8 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/19/2026 | WALTON, KY | ✓ | ||
| 05/19/2026 | RURAL BLOUNT, AL | 2 | ✓ | |
| 03/26/2026 | Mechanicsburg Twp, IL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/02/2025 | RURAL, LA | ✓ | ||
| 07/01/2025 | Not Reported, GA | ✓ | ||
| 06/09/2025 | Not Reported, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/20/2025 | FOUR OAKS, NC | ✓ | ||
| 01/28/2025 | JOHNSON CITY, TN | ✓ |
Equipment — 83 vehicles seen in inspections
34 trailer28 truck21 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
TERRY STEPHENS
Annual mileage
10.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
123
Registered since
1986-10-22
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 17 carriers
Shares identifiers with 17 carriers (10 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIG DOG'S TIRE & SERVICE INC | 2434883 | officer | strong |
| BIG DOGS ON THE RIVER LLC | 3158657 | officer | strong |
| ERNEST SEXTON TRUCKING LLC | 3028128 | officer | strong |
| GAINESVILLE WELDING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES INC | 278116 | officer | strong |
| TERRY & TERRI RIS | 1768582 | officer | strong |
| TERRY STEPHENS | 1216813 | officer | strong |
| WESTCO PUMPING SERVICES LLC | 1380009 | officer | strong |
| EB GENERAL SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY LLC | 4388827 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/01/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
10.2M mi reported (2024)
10/22/1986 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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